Has Your Business Growth Stagnated? Here's How to Recover.
By Paul Gibbins on May 25, 2025 9:15:00 AM
Most businesses experience peaks and troughs — but when your business hits a plateau and growth stalls for months or even years, you’re suffering from business stagnation. For many SME owners and managing directors, this can be both frustrating and concerning, especially if you're not sure what to d …
Thinking Of Exiting Your Business: What Are Your Options?
By Paul Gibbins on Apr 4, 2025 9:30:00 AM
If you’re a business owner or managing director of an SME, there may come a time when you begin thinking seriously about exiting your business. Whether it’s to retire, pursue other ventures, or simply capitalise on the value you’ve built, planning a successful exit is one of the most important decis …
How to Combat the Feeling of Loneliness as a Managing Director.
By Paul Gibbins on Oct 9, 2024 1:00:00 AM
It's Lonely at the Top Being the owner or Managing Director (MD) of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) can feel like you're running a one-person race. While you may have a team working alongside you, the burden of responsibility is uniquely heavy on your shoulders. Decision-making, solving com …
Unlocking Success: How a Non-Executive Director Can Elevate Your Business
By Paul Gibbins on Sep 12, 2023 9:15:00 AM
Expert Business Practitioner With all the pressures that come with running a business, having a seasoned guide assisting you at the helm can make all the difference. That's where a Non-Executive Director (NED) comes into play. These expert business practitioners are like the North Star for a company …
How To Achieve A Successful Business Exit
By Paul Gibbins on Aug 18, 2022 9:00:00 AM
How To Achieve A Successful Business Exit At some stage every business owner will need to plan their exit . The route taken will depend on personal priorities and ambitions but having invested an immense amount of money, time, and emotional energy into building the business, it’s vital to choose wis …
How To Write A Business Exit Strategy
By Paul Gibbins on Jul 6, 2022 8:45:00 AM
An exit strategy is essential for all business owners to maximise value and achieve the best possible return whilst ensuring a smooth transition to new ownership. However, an exit strategy isn’t something to be left to the last minute; instead, it should be developed well in advance to keep the busi …
Exit Strategies For A Small Business
By Paul Gibbins on Jun 20, 2022 8:15:00 AM
Effective Exit Strategy All business owners need an effective exit strategy, even if you expect this to be many years in the future. It is important to remember that plans can change suddenly and there are many reasons why an owner of a small or middle-sized enterprise (SME) may need to sell. When y …
Resolving Boardroom Conflict
By Paul Gibbins on Feb 16, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Disruption In The Boardroom Major disagreements between directors can spell disaster for any business but particularly an SME. When individuals become entrenched it can be almost impossible to resolve the situation without external help. Thankfully getting expert independent support before it’s too …
Business Essentials: Critical Business Friend
By Paul Gibbins on Dec 2, 2020 8:30:00 AM
The Critical Business Friend Anyone who runs their own business knows that it can be a lonely place to be. Who do you share your ideas and plans with? Who challenges you and highlights areas of improvement in your business? An independent expert can be the perfect critical friend for you and your bu …
Business Essentials: The Business Plan
By Paul Gibbins on Nov 14, 2020 9:15:00 AM
The Business Plan Every business needs a plan. In the current climate of uncertainty, it has never been more vital. Why should I have one? The Journey is as Valuable as the Destination Arguably, the process of developing a business plan is as valuable as the result. It raises key strategic questions …